Every player wants to play for a team rather than a collection of individuals. To score goals there must be organization and team-work in attack, and switching the play or attack is part of this organization. In order to become good at switching play, players should have the internal skill of being able to sense […]
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Striking The Ball While It’s In The Air
Goalkeepers are often taken by surprise by a first-time shot. When an attacking player stops the ball, it not only gives a defending player a chance to close him down but it also gives the keeper a chance to prepare himself for the shot. Many goal scoring opportunities have been lost because of a player’s […]
Teaching How To Kill The Ball With Your Feet
No matter what a player’s position during a game, command of the ball is very important. The ability to control an erratic ball quickly and efficiently gives great personal satisfaction, is fun to watch, and can be the difference between success and failure in any situation in the course of play. Soccer demands speed so […]
Improve Your Team’s Sharpness Inside the Penalty Area
Scoring a goal is one of the hardest and also one of the most exhilarating tasks in soccer. To score a goal usually takes quick reactions when opportunities present themselves. One of the best places on the field where opportunities are plentiful is in front of the goal. This is an area that’s geographically close […]
